Huayu 1995

Chapter 37 First Order on Opening Day

Zhou Xun stared blankly at Su Chao.

She's the kind of person who, once she falls in love, loves deeply and won't even allow anyone to say anything bad about her boyfriend.

Therefore, when talking about her boyfriend's reluctance for her to take on roles involving nudity, she felt very happy and sweet, and was in a state of showing affection.

I didn't expect Su Chao to be so impolite.

She should jump up and scratch Hua Su Chao's face.

However, Su Chao's words pierced her like a dagger.

The dagger was not sharp.

But it was precisely this lack of sharpness that made her feel the dagger lingering inside her body.

Pain, discomfort, yet unavoidable.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sow discord between you two. I have no feelings for you, and you're not my type. I just felt I should give you a heads-up. As for what you think, that's your own business."

Su Chao didn't say much; she wasn't a confidante.

For him to be able to speak so frankly and openly is already contrary to his usual way of doing things.

He reflects on himself three times a night.

Did I fool anyone today? Did I tell the truth today? Did I go all out today?
They fooled me, didn't tell the truth, and ran off with the money.

Warygood!

"Heh, I don't like you either."

Zhou Xun quickly returned to normal, but her words piqued Su Chao's curiosity.

"Why? Am I not good enough? Look at me... I can act, I can sing, and I know how to create. I've even started my own business now, and my future is absolutely limitless."

"Didn't you say that you do too many things, such as acting, singing, creating, and starting businesses? You put so many things before love, and you can't focus on loving one person at all?"

As Zhou Xun spoke, her voice lowered.

Because her current boyfriend doesn't prioritize love either.

People always like to criticize others, but they can't see their own situation clearly.

"Women will only slow down my speed in drawing my sword."

Su Chao did not refute this; that was exactly what he had told Lü Bu.

"You know... why is he against me acting? Actually, whether it's nudity or not, he doesn't seem to want me to try it."

Zhou Xun sighed.

The nearly burnt-out cigarette slowly approached her fingers, causing her to wince in pain, but she did not throw it away.

It seemed that only pain could keep her conscious.

She wouldn't continue to indulge in that romantic dream she herself had woven.

"How would I know? Maybe he's insecure. What if you become famous for acting? As for singing in nightclubs... with your and Huang Bo's voices, even if you work your butts off, it'll be hard for you to become top singers."

"I don't have any eggs..."

"Don't be ashamed, there are plenty of people who don't have testicles~"

Su Chao made a joke and successfully made Zhou Xun laugh.

That concludes this topic.

As for the outcome, Su Chao didn't care at all.

If Zhou Xun is truly lucid, she will be able to move on.

But if she wants to maintain the status quo and continue dating whomever she feels is okay, then let her continue.

You can never wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep.

A brain is a good thing, but if she has big breasts, it's okay if she doesn't have them, what a pity...

"Hello, is this Dream Home?"

Everyone was packing their things when someone at the door asked a question.

Business is coming in so quickly?

"Everyone get ready..." Su Chao suddenly thought of something and said to Zhou Xun, "Young Master Zhou, you pretend to be a student and be our shill."

"Don't worry, I'm sure I can act well!"

When Zhou Xun talks about acting, her eyes light up, as if she becomes a different person.

He was no longer the distraught man he had been moments before.

Lu Bu opened the door and welcomed the person in.

Two girls came, one of whom was the one Su Chao met when he was handing out flyers today.

And the other one... Hao Lei!
Su Chao immediately looked towards Guo Xiaodong.

Don't blame him for being gossipy; that kind of physical intimacy and fluid exchange would be crazy enough even if it were a movie.

However, Guo Xiaodong's face was full of calculation.

They were thinking about how to coordinate their efforts to close the first deal.

The game started with a double flight, holy crap!

That's right, he had no interest in Hao Lei's body whatsoever.

He only likes Hao Lei's money.

"Okay, you have some potential and meet our admission requirements. Go over there and pay the fees. Classes start tomorrow, remember to be on time."

"Thank you, teacher. I'll go pay now!"

Su Chao and Zhou Xun sang in unison.

The two girls overheard what Su Chao said to Zhou Xun when they came in.

Does it meet the requirements?

Holy crap, do training institutions now require interviews to hire people?
Hao Lei was brought here by her friends.

Last time, a friend of mine was scammed out of 100 yuan by a fraudulent training course, and she advised her friend not to be foolish.

Unfortunately, her friend was eliminated in the preliminary round this year.

If you don't find a training course, you might not pass the exam even after ten years.

Desperate times call for desperate measures; people flock to any training course they see.

Their eyes lit up, and they fell for it again.

However, she used to only focus on cheap options, and at most she would be scammed out of tens or hundreds of yuan. This time, however, she set her sights on one that cost three thousand yuan.

Simply outrageous.

Hao Lei was really worried, so she simply came along too.

“No,” Hao Lei shook her head and said, “I came with a friend.”

She looked around the small courtyard with curiosity.

My first impression was that it was exceptionally clean and tastefully decorated.

Unlike those fraudulent training courses, which are either in basements, dilapidated buildings, or even under overpasses, this is different.

If it weren't for the fact that art exam training actually requires a venue, they probably would have all gone to freeload at KFC.

"Okay, so this student wants to attend the training course, right? Can you tell me about your situation?"

Su Chao began the interview in a very serious manner.

What it means to turn initiative into passivity is exactly what he's doing now.

Other training courses, upon seeing prospective students, are like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey, eager to empty their pockets immediately.

Even though they have absolutely no talent, they can still praise you to the point that you could easily outshine Gong Li just to sell their courses.

You're just a few hundred dollars away from becoming a superstar, enough to get them to give you a few lessons.

As for you not passing the exam...

That's because you performed poorly this time; your knowledge isn't solid enough, and you need further training.

Anyone with a modicum of intelligence wouldn't be fooled by these unlicensed training courses.

Su Chao, however, did the opposite.

Play hard to get.

This can also be called scarcity marketing.

Everyone says the customer is king, but scarcity marketing can turn kings into slaves—not only making them obediently hand over their money, but also helping them fight in battle.

"bring it on!"

The girl was a little nervous and obediently sat down opposite Su Chao.

"Let me start by briefly introducing myself."

Su Chao started to get into the zone. He had never taken the art exam before, but his research on the art exam was far superior to that of any candidate who had.

After all, art exam candidates usually take the exam three or four times at most.

If you fail the exam three or four times, either you're really not good enough, or you're just not destined for it.

However, Su Chao and his team run training courses in a different way.

They aim to help each student, regardless of their individual characteristics, participate in the art exams.

They repeat the same procedures and content countless times every day, and this has been going on for many years.

If it weren't for a sudden death, this cycle might continue indefinitely.

Okay, even if it means dying, it will repeat itself.

"what?"

The girl seemed a little taken aback.

"Your performance already deserves a deduction. You need to develop subconscious reactions to many things, and you need to make them appear very natural, not mechanical."

Su Chao finally understood why this girl hadn't become famous.

There's a high probability they won't even pass the exam.

Hao Lei, who is behind her, will be admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy next year.

I just don't know if she'd be willing to become a student.

Su Chao actually has a bit of a collecting habit; he especially loved collecting all sorts of things in his past life.

From a young age, I loved collecting pretty little stones and straight sticks... As I grew up, I enjoyed collecting all sorts of figurines, graphics cards, beaded bracelets, and so on.

This life has given me the advantage of being prescient.

This quirk has evolved.

He wants to collect people!
They're all hanging on the wall!

The thought of Hao Lei, as a mentor on a variety show in the future, scolding the children like a headmaster, made Su Chao want to bring her in and give her a good talking-to.

"Sorry, I……"

The girl who was criticized by Su Chao was somewhat frustrated.

"Don't apologize. Even if you make a mistake, you need to react quickly. On-the-spot adaptability is also part of what the examiners are assessing..."

Although his target was Hao Lei, Su Chao still patiently observed the girl.

After all, they were the first student to come to us.

"Hello teacher, my name is Wang Yingying..."

However, this girl's talent was really limited, and she wasn't pretty. From Su Chao's professional perspective, the chances were really slim.

Even the Shanghai Theatre Academy, which has the lowest requirements, is difficult to get into.

Su Chao thought for a moment and then truthfully gave his judgment.

It's not that he doesn't want to make money, nor is he particularly principled.

It was just a setup for Hao Lei.

After hearing this, the girl burst into tears.

What's even more disheartening than her grades is that training institutions that rely on enrolling students to make money are turning her away.

"Why are you like this?"

Hao Lei was very angry. Her friend was usually very cheerful and rarely lost her composure in public like this.

“Being an actor is not an easy thing. Hey you, the one sweeping the floor, come over here and act with this student. Let’s see if she has any talent in acting.”

Su Chao waved.

"me?"

Huang Bo was watching the commotion from the sidelines, leaning on his broom, when he was suddenly called out.

(End of this chapter)